- Apply knowledge of the elements and principles of design to the description and/or production of artwork.
- Communicate effectively in one or more of the following ways; verbally, written, and visually with emphasis on concepts of content and form.
- Understand the impact of the visual arts in a personal, cultural, and global context.
- Apply knowledge of techniques and media through production and description of the artwork.
- Evaluate and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of an artworks’ effectiveness to visually communicate.
- Solve visual problems through the artistic process.
Art: Two-Dimensional
Art: Two-Dimensional Associate in Arts Degree 2021-2022
(Major #C.520A.AA)
AA Art Degree is designed to give students basic skills in 2D or 3D composition, an introductory level knowledge of art history and computer digital art familiarity. The primary focus is to prepare students for transfer into four-year art programs. Students completing the computer art program will be prepared for certain entry-level positions in the computer digital field.
Major requirements (24 units minimum)
A grade of “C” or better is required in the following courses:
Required Core
| Course | Course Description | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Art 3 | Two Dimensional Design | 3 |
| Art 7 | Beginning Drawing | 3 |
| Art 9 | Beginning Painting: Oil and Acrylic | 3 |
| Art 13 | Beginning Watercolor | 3 |
| Art 17 | Intermediate Drawing | 3 |
| Art 19 | Intermediate Painting: Oil/Acrylic | 3 |
| Art 23 | Intermediate Watercolor Painting | 3 |
| Complete six units from the following: | ||
| Course | Course Description | Units |
| Art 2 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| Art 5 | Art History 1 | 3 |
| Art 6 or Art 6H |
Art History 2 or Honors Art History 2 |
3 |
| Film I | Introduction to Film Studies | 3 |
| PHOTO I | Basics of Digital Photography | 3 |
| Complete six units from the following: | ||
| Course | Course Description | Units |
| Art 30A | Illustrator®: Beginning Computer Drawing and Design | 3 |
| Art 30B | Illustrator®: Intermediate Computer Drawing and Design | 3 |
| Art 37A | Photoshop®: Digital Visual Art | 3 |
| Art 37B | Photoshop®: Intermediate Digital Visual Art | 3 |
| Art 41 | Computerized Multimedia | 3 |
| Art 42 | Computer Animation/3D | 3 |
| Art 44 | Digital Video Editing | 3 |
Additional Information
Faculty Advisor(s): S. Dent, Johnson, King & Ledgerwood.
